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1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train

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Published
2 Sept 2026
Closes
2 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
Value
GBP 3,50,000
Reference
1063173918 T1421
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
services

Details

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the uniformity and consistency of braking within freight trains. The project will use a programme of static brake testing and analysis to investigate variability in braking performance across representative freight wagons, including differences between integrated and non-integrated brake equipment and the consistency of brake force across the fleet. The research will develop an evidence base to support operational, engineering and standards decisions, including recommendations on how greater conformity in braking performance could be achieved. The work is expected to start in October 2026, with a budget of up to £350,000 excluding VAT, and is anticipated to take less than 12 months. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

https: //rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./65NA2RG3HU

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